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The Spyway Inn, Askerswell

West Dorset pub rated one of the best with top award

Devon Dewhurt-Pape is raising money for a family friend suffering from a life-limiting illness

Devon Dewhurt-Pape is raising money for a family friend suffering from a life-limiting illness

11-year-old with dyspraxia cycling 300 miles for seriously ill friend

Thousands of residents flocked to West Dorset over the bank holiday weekend Picture: West Bay Coastguard

Thousands of residents flocked to West Dorset over the bank holiday weekend Picture: West Bay Coastguard

'Busiest weekend of the year': Bank holiday weekend boosts Bridport businesses

The OCDRA Powerboat Race went ahead in West Bay this weekend Picture: Anthony Hadaway

The OCDRA Powerboat Race went ahead in West Bay this weekend Picture: Anthony Hadaway

Powerboat race returns to West Bay over bank holiday weekend

The OCRDA Powerboat race will go ahead this weekend Picture: Simon Willmott

The OCRDA Powerboat race will go ahead this weekend Picture: Simon Willmott

Powerboats return to West Bay this weekend

Young rugby players at Bridport Rugby Club with the damaged tackle bags Picture: Noel Gregory

Young rugby players at Bridport Rugby Club with the damaged tackle bags Picture: Noel Gregory

'We're appalled and angry': Rugby club broken into and equipment destroyed

Frances and Bob Moseley with antiques dealer Arita Marriot Picture: South Street Antiques

Frances and Bob Moseley with antiques dealer Arita Marriot Picture: South Street Antiques

Bridport antique shop features on BBC show for a FOURTH time

Money and a necklace were stolen from Snips Hair and Beauty Salon in a break-in Pictures: Jodie Gruitt

Money and a necklace were stolen from Snips Hair and Beauty Salon in a break-in Pictures: Jodie Gruitt

Family is devastated after money and precious necklace stolen in salon break-in

The Bridport Hat Festival will return this year Pictures: Graham Hunt Photography

The Bridport Hat Festival will return this year Pictures: Graham Hunt Photography

It's back! Bridport Hat Festival is ON for 2021

The Green Yard has decorated its courtyard with these striking pieces of art Picture: The Green Yard

The Green Yard has decorated its courtyard with these striking pieces of art Picture: The Green Yard

Striking new artwork at restaurant ahead of reopening

Members of the Lyme Regis Gig Club were able to make their way to shore after their boat capsized Picture: James Burtoft

Members of the Lyme Regis Gig Club were able to make their way to shore after their boat capsized Picture: James Burtoft

'Thank you all': Community effort to save rowers after 'freak waves' capsize boat

Dorset House was ranked as the fourth best B&B in the world by Tripadvisor Pictures: Matt Heritage/ Nick Ivins

Dorset House was ranked as the fourth best B&B in the world by Tripadvisor Pictures: Matt Heritage/ Nick Ivins

Bed and breakfast is 'fourth best in the world'

Bridport and West Dorset Golf Club put on a fundraising event to support a two-year-old girl who suffered a stroke Picture: Bridport and West Dorset Golf Club

Bridport and West Dorset Golf Club put on a fundraising event to support a two-year-old girl who suffered a stroke Picture: Bridport and West Dorset Golf Club

Golf day raises thousands for 2-year-old who suffered a stroke

Luke Jerram's 'Gaia' installation will be held on the Symondsbury Estate Picture: Activate

Luke Jerram's 'Gaia' installation will be held on the Symondsbury Estate Picture: Activate

Giant 3D planet Earth art installation is coming to Bridport

Extras are needed for a film to be shot in Dorset

Extras are needed for a film to be shot in Dorset

New feature film to be shot in West Dorset - and extras are being sought

Two-year-old Lara Symes suffered a stroke on Saturday morning

Two-year-old Lara Symes suffered a stroke on Saturday morning

Community rallies to raise funds for family after two-year-old girl suffers a stroke

Punters enjoy a pint in the Tiger Inn beer garden Picture: Bradley White

Punters enjoy a pint in the Tiger Inn beer garden Picture: Bradley White

'It's great to be back': Bridport buzzing as shops, hairdressers and pubs reopen

A huge cliff fall has occurred at Seatown Beach Picture: Nicola Prakash

A huge cliff fall has occurred at Seatown Beach Picture: Nicola Prakash

'Huge' cliff fall at Seatown Beach

Moores Biscuits has opened a new store in Bridport this week Picture: Moores Biscuits

Moores Biscuits has opened a new store in Bridport this week Picture: Moores Biscuits

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Well-known bakery opens new shop after closing its 140-year-old former premises

Kate Winslet as Mary Anning and Saoirse Ronan as Charlotte Murchison Picture: PA Photo/Lionsgate UK/See-Saw Films

Kate Winslet as Mary Anning and Saoirse Ronan as Charlotte Murchison Picture: PA Photo/Lionsgate UK/See-Saw Films

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'Artfully staged scenes of nudity and desire' impress in Dorset-set film

Builders sign on to deliver controversial Vearse Farm project - Inset: What the development may look like

Builders sign on to deliver controversial Vearse Farm project - Inset: What the development may look like

Controversial 760-home development one step closer as builders sign on to deliver project

Lifeguards Tristan Brookes and Tim Banbury. Main picture from Simon Elliott shows big waves at Burton Bradstock during Storm Ellen

Lifeguards Tristan Brookes and Tim Banbury. Main picture from Simon Elliott shows big waves at Burton Bradstock during Storm Ellen

National bravery awards for hero lifeguards who saved woman's life in stormy sea

The new Co-Operative food store opens in Sea Road North, Bridport. Pictured, from left, are Vikki Lambert, Colette Doherty, Store Manager Gary Golding, Debbie Holland, Adam Hoskins and Matt Tozer. Picture: Theo Moye

The new Co-Operative food store opens in Sea Road North, Bridport. Pictured, from left, are Vikki Lambert, Colette Doherty, Store Manager Gary Golding, Debbie Holland, Adam Hoskins and Matt Tozer. Picture: Theo Moye

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£1 million makeover for Bridport supermarket

Councillor Dave Rickard urges visitors to remain at home

Councillor Dave Rickard urges visitors to remain at home

'Now is not the time to travel here': Warning after fines issued to bikers and Londoners

David Powell has been affiliated with Colfox School since 1990

David Powell has been affiliated with Colfox School since 1990

'Incredible and inspirational': Farewell to community figure who is leaving area

A vibrant set of morals now feature on the doors of the theatre Picture: The Lyric Theatre

A vibrant set of morals now feature on the doors of the theatre Picture: The Lyric Theatre

Lyric Theatre brightens up Bridport street with striking murals

Parnham House now and inset, new owner James Perkins

Parnham House now and inset, new owner James Perkins

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Parnham House to become 'Batman-inspired adventure wonderland creating hundreds of jobs'

James (right) with Rob Malpas (left) during Cliff Rescue Training in 2011

James (right) with Rob Malpas (left) during Cliff Rescue Training in 2011

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'Everything is easier with him by your side': Harbour master celebrates 20 years in coastguard

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'Rogue' Dorset holiday business flout Covid rules and continue to operate

Volunteers at one of Bridport Medical Centre's Covid-19 vaccination clinics

Volunteers at one of Bridport Medical Centre's Covid-19 vaccination clinics

Medical centre moves on to next stage in vaccine programme

Bridport Medical Centre (Google Maps)

Bridport Medical Centre (Google Maps)

Covid vaccinations: Bridport Medical Centre sending text messages to patients

The sustainable railway line would run from West Bay to Maiden Newton Picture: Bridport Branch Renewal Corridor

The sustainable railway line would run from West Bay to Maiden Newton Picture: Bridport Branch Renewal Corridor

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'Railway plan is bone of contention - but benefits to economy is a plus for town'

The Local Plan includes a Bridport-specific chapter, which will guide the expansion of the town centre and the delivery of housing and other developments Picture: Will Austin

The Local Plan includes a Bridport-specific chapter, which will guide the expansion of the town centre and the delivery of housing and other developments Picture: Will Austin

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More homes, town centre expansion...Time to have a say on important Local Plan

Bridport Medical Centre held a mass Covid-19 vaccination day as 1,600 patients were invited to receive their first jab. Picture: Bridport News/Michael Taylor

Bridport Medical Centre held a mass Covid-19 vaccination day as 1,600 patients were invited to receive their first jab. Picture: Bridport News/Michael Taylor

'It's been brilliant': 1,700 residents receive Covid jab in 'Super Saturday' vaccination clinic

The money raised via the fundraiser was able to provide Rhys with a 'fairytale' funeral - complete with a horse and cart Picture: Dan Perrett

The money raised via the fundraiser was able to provide Rhys with a 'fairytale' funeral - complete with a horse and cart Picture: Dan Perrett

'We are incredibly thankful': 'Fairytale' funeral for baby Rhys after fundraiser

Yumptious has launched a new online shop Picture: Yumptious

Yumptious has launched a new online shop Picture: Yumptious

Vegan bakery launches online store with free delivery to those in the area

Map from Bridport Medical Centre showing key locations as the centre plans to vaccinate between 1,500 to 2,000 patients per day

Map from Bridport Medical Centre showing key locations as the centre plans to vaccinate between 1,500 to 2,000 patients per day

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Major Bridport Covid operation with plan to vaccinate 'up to 2,000 patients a day'

This sketch shows a train passing through West Street in Bridport Picture: Bridport Branch Renewal Corridor

This sketch shows a train passing through West Street in Bridport Picture: Bridport Branch Renewal Corridor

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Trains running from Bridport? Group proposes £100m community rail plan

A number of roads are closing for works in west Dorset

A number of roads are closing for works in west Dorset

These are the roads closing for works in west Dorset this month

Bridport Gig Rowing Club has raised £2,000 so far Picture: BGRC

Bridport Gig Rowing Club has raised £2,000 so far Picture: BGRC

Bridport gig rowers fundraising to support £1m charity bid

Several west Dorset businesses are adapting to offer takeaway services

Several west Dorset businesses are adapting to offer takeaway services

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These are the west Dorset venues remaining open for takeaway

Coronavirus: PM announces strict new lockdown measures amid cases surge

Coronavirus: PM announces strict new lockdown measures amid cases surge

Coronavirus: England plunged into national lockdown including school closures

Roadworks in Bridport and west Dorset will cause delays

Roadworks in Bridport and west Dorset will cause delays

New year, new roadworks - these projects will cause delays

James Loveridge Photography 2021 calendar

James Loveridge Photography 2021 calendar

Pictures: Stunning west Dorset landscapes feature in 2021 calendar

Dorset Waste Partnership collection team in action. Picture: Dorset Waste Partnership

Dorset Waste Partnership collection team in action. Picture: Dorset Waste Partnership

When your bins will be collected in Dorset during Christmas and New Year

Coronavirus vaccinations are being offered in Bridport Picture: PA

Coronavirus vaccinations are being offered in Bridport Picture: PA

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Covid-19 vaccine to be rolled out in Bridport

This house on Edgehill Road in Skilling is lit up for Christmas Picture: Emily-Anne Wright

This house on Edgehill Road in Skilling is lit up for Christmas Picture: Emily-Anne Wright

Send us your Christmas displays!

James Dixon, owner of gift shop, Persuasion, branded the parking charges as 'outrageous'

James Dixon, owner of gift shop, Persuasion, branded the parking charges as 'outrageous'

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Community blasts 'outrageous' car parking increases

Christmas Cheer Up will be going ahead on December 12

Christmas Cheer Up will be going ahead on December 12

'Christmas isn't cancelled': Market, music and performance this weekend

The Clipper Tea factory in Beaminster

The Clipper Tea factory in Beaminster

West Dorset factory applies for extension

Mark Hix is taking over The Fox Inn in Corscombe

Mark Hix is taking over The Fox Inn in Corscombe

Celebrity chef to take over at pub in 'exciting new project'

West Bay Road car park

West Bay Road car park

Free car parking on selected days in run-up to Christmas

The Earl and Countess of Sandwich with their children at Mapperton House Picture: Mapperton House & Gardens

The Earl and Countess of Sandwich with their children at Mapperton House Picture: Mapperton House & Gardens

West Dorset attraction to feature on TV series

Otter in West Bay harbour Picture: Rachel Jenner

Otter in West Bay harbour Picture: Rachel Jenner

After a seal pops in an otter is now spotted in the harbour

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